A look back at markets in August when global equities advanced with US shares hitting new highs. : Please note any past performance mentioned is not a guide to future performance and may not be repeated. The sectors, securities, regions and countries shown are for illustrative purposes only and are not to be considered a recommendation to buy or sell. US equities reached new highs again in August. Market worries over the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s annual Jackson Hole symposium were ultimately allayed by Chair Jerome Powell.